Protest in Mehjoor Nagar
Srinagar: Scores of locals amid rain staged a protest in Mehjoor Nagar area of Srinagar city after they were denied ration at the ration depot. They were informed that for obtaining ration, adhar card is mandatory.
The protesters without adhar cards blamed government for the mess. They said that concerned agencies didn’t enroll them, though they had fulfilled all the formalities.
“The concerned agency that arrived in the year few years’ backs take photographs and details from us, but we never get adhar cards,” said Muhammad Akbar to KNT.
Those who were denied ration tried to block the road, however, the intervention of some respectable citizens foiled their bid. The protesters warned to hit roads on daily basis, in case they are not enrolled and given adhar cards.
An official from District Administration advised these people to visit DC office and get enrolled. “They need to visit DC office Srinagar, fulfill formalities and get adhar card,” he said. (KNT)
